The Benefits of Linear Motors

April 4, 2017 | By: Dave Rahusen

Today, most motor technologies are set up to run in a rotary fashion. This can be a problem when the need to produce a straight move arises. To get linear output you would be forced to buy and maintain additional components (such as pinion gears, belts, pulleys, etc.), thus wasting precious time and money. To solve this issue, many engineers opt to upgrade their system to use a linear motor. Linear motors run in a straight line and follow your instructions, all with a minimal number of components.

Drive the brushless linear motor with the right amount of current to get exact force needed

Robust

Simple two component construction - stator and rotor

Less components means less to fail = more engineering reliability

Non-contact magnet field creates motion

Long life bearing; require 1 minute of maintenance every 6 months

Moog's linear motors offer dynamic and precise linear motion positioning for robotics, factory automation, processing, packaging and other industrial applications. As a high force, direct drive solution, Moog's linear motors extend maintenance intervals and reduce the cost of ownership of any linear motion system. These devices are easy to install and have a rugged and durable design with built-in thermal and fault detection.

Dave Rahusen is the Business Development Manager at Moog Components Group, working at Moog’s Springfield, PA operations. With 32 years of experience with motion control, Dave helps customers design and implement the right solution for their application.